STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Fiscally Sound
AGENDA DATE: May 14, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: City Attorney’s Office
EXECUTIVE: Tammy L. Palomino
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SUBJECT
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Authorize settlement of the lawsuit styled, Louis Brown, Sr. v. City of Dallas, Lyft, Inc. d/b/a Lyft Drives Texas, Inc., and Nicole Jalemah Morrieson, Cause No. DC-23-17846 - Not to exceed $75,000.00 - Financing: Liability Reserve Fund
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BACKGROUND
Plaintiff Louis Brown, Sr. filed a lawsuit against the City of Dallas, along with a non-governmental entity and an individual, seeking compensation for alleged bodily injuries and other damages sustained in an automobile collision on October 29, 2021, involving a Code Compliance Department employee operating a city-owned vehicle. Mr. Brown and the City reached a proposed settlement of his claims against the City, subject to City Council approval. Mr. Brown is represented by Breanne N. Galvan, Kevin Christiansen, and The Galvan Law Firm, PLLC.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
A confidential memorandum regarding this matter will be provided to the City Council on May 9, 2025.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
Liability Reserve Fund |
$75,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |